Why do I want to research a company?

 

The overall reason you want to research an employer is to ultimately make a decision if you want to work for them.   There are other reasons, such as being able to tailor your resume and cover letter to the specific company, market or product.  Also, to learn of any information that the normal applicant wouldn’t bother to know, which is very useful in an interview.  

 

What do I want to know about a company?

                 

There are some specific things that are helpful to know about an employer. Including:

                                                      

Responsibilities of the Position Promotion Opportunities Long-term Income Potential Locations of the Company

Direction of the Organization Products/Services/Market Organizational Charts History of Company

Where do I get this information?

      

There are five main resources for such information.   They include the following:

1. Attend a Career Services Center ’s job search workshop
2. The Resource Center in the Career Services Office
3. Useful links webpage on the Career Services Center Webpage
4. Contact the employer directly and/or visit the company’s website
5. Paul J. Gutman Library Information Resources

I have done all that, but I still have questions.   What should I do?

To meet with a career counselor to take a closer look at your job search, please email career services center.